Following confirmations from Israeli officials that Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive, sources close to the Iranian government are shedding further light on his situation. According to them, the Supreme Leader has not met with a single cabinet member since being injured during the assassination of his father at the beginning of Operation “Roaring Lion.” The two sources note that rumors of his critical illness and potential imminent death are extremely strong within the highest echelons of the regime.
A source close to the medical cabinet confirmed that no cabinet member has met with Mojtaba Khamenei yet, noting that his physical condition is poor: “We would not be surprised if we hear news of his death very soon.”
Since assuming leadership of the country, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in any public venue, has delivered no speeches, and official news agencies have only published a few written letters attributed to him. This absence has triggered widespread speculation regarding the health and status of the Islamic Republic’s third Supreme Leader.